The Cherry Hill Fire Department rain garden was installed to beautify the site and to intercept, treat, and infiltrate stormwater runoff from a portion of the fire department's roof.

This rain garden is part of the Cooper River Watershed. The Cooper River watershed is characterized by extensive residential and commercial development and as a result its streams are severely impacted by increased stormwater runoff. To address the water quality issues associated with increased stormwater runoff, demonstration projects like this rain garden are essential.

A flexible corrugated PVC pipe was attached to the downspout located behind the fire department building and redirected into the rain garden to a catch basin kit to serve as the inlet. A three inch layer of triple shredded hardwood mulch was spread throughout the rain garden, followed by planting. The native plants that were installed in this rain garden were purchased from Popes' Gardens and Pinelands Nursery & Supply.